Motorcyclist Joel Choate killed in crash with semi on I-20 in Gregg County, Texas
Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle wreck in Gregg County
The accident happened around 1:30 a.m. According to a preliminary report, a Freightliner truck tractor towing a semi-trailer driven by 63-year-old Junior Jones was eastbound on Interstate 20 when he hit a possibly stalled motorcycle in the right lane of traffic with it's rider, Joel Choate, onboard.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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